Code Enforcement Officer I

Responsibilities

• Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes.
• Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, building occupancy, nuisances, property maintenance, land use, dumping, polluting, or other Lomita Municipal Code violations.
• Enforces Municipal Code regulations including health & safety, sanitation, tax & business license, building & safety, and housing codes and regulations.
• Conducts field inspections of properties and businesses to determine compliance with applicable building, zoning, nuisance, land use, and license regulations and requirements; documents code violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Explains and interprets ordinances, issues warnings, correction notices, or citations. Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations incurred or potential violations; and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards.
• Conducts research, interviews appropriate individuals concerning complaints and to validate violations, and obtains information to write case investigation reports.
• Prepares and issues a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions; assists in the preparation of detailed inspection reports, inspection warrants, and staff reports.
• Researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
• Confers and coordinates code enforcement activities and inspections with other departments and agencies.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration, or a related field.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a valid California PC832 certificate, and a valid California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.